Wednesday 23 June 2010

First Giveaway-Kaffe Fassett and Cath Kidston

First of all let me apologise, this post should have happened yesterday but things happen sometimes and things don't go to plan. Anyway yesterday was my first blogiversary and it also coincides with me having 100 lovely followers. I am amazed by both things, I never dreamed a year ago that I would still be here a year later and certainly not with 100 people actually reading my blog. The last year of blogging has been amazing with it's up and downs but I have become 'virtual' friends with some wonderful people and have met a few of them in person which has been a real bonus. Thank you to everyone who reads my blog and thank you for taking the trouble to leave a comment and offer support and encouragement, it is truly appreciated.
As I am celebrating my first year of blogging as well as having 100 followers I thought it only fair I offer a choice of two giveaway prizes.

First of all is the 'Vintage' giveaway......

This giveaway wouldn't be complete without a little bit of Cath so I have included a set of her latest postcards and a little mirror. Of course there has to be some real 'vintage' so there is a pretty embroidered brooch, a hand painted slightly 'shabby' deco powder pot and sweet little crocheted doily.I have also included a great notebook I bought from the Bodleian Library shop in Oxford on Sunday. The cover shows different vintage book covers.


The second giveaway is the 'Crafty' giveaway.....

This includes a copy of 'Kaffe Fassett At The V&A- Knitting And Needlepoint'. This book has beautiful photographs as well as the needlepoint and knitting patterns. It was published in 1988 so is obviously quite old but I think it is still beautiful and full of inspiring ideas.

Also included is a pretty, vintage Huntley And Palmers biscuit tin. It is decorated with pink and blue anemones and is in great condition. The tin will come filled with haberdashery bits and pieces, old lace, buttons,wooden Sylko bobbins and ribbon. There is also a sweet little vintage needle book embroidered with flowers and a pair of Laura Ashley crocheted doilies.

I have photographed some of the lovely pictures in the Kaffe Fassett book just to give you an idea of what's inside.








If you want to join in the giveaway just leave a comment on this post. Please say which giveaway prize you would like, either 'Vintage' or 'Crafty'. If you want to enter twice for a chance of winning both prizes that's fine but please give my giveaway a mention on your blog or link back to it.
Many Thanks and Good Luck.
Names will be drawn from a hat on Thursday 1st July and the giveaway closes at midnight on Wed 30th June.

43 comments:

LissyLou said...

Fantastic giveaway!!!! Happy blogiversary, i would love to win either prize, but i think the vintage one most :)

i'll link to you on my blog xxxxx

hels said...

Yes please! Would love to entered for the vintage giveaway! Love your blog by the way
Thank you Helen x

Vintage from the Village said...

My goodness, what great things !
I would love to enter either but probably the vintage.
Fingers crossed and good luck
Sue xx

sylviesgarden said...

Oooooh, how lovely! I only recently found your wonderful blog of delights.
I would love to win the crafty giveaway, those Laura Ashley doilies are gorgeous. I have never seen them before.
Happy 1st anniversary
x

carole johnston said...

I think you have put two gorgeous gifts together,as I am in Australia I won't put my name in as postage is a killer! but they are both just lovely. Can I just say I love your blog.Good luck everyone that enters. Carole

Lisa said...

Happy blog-a-versary!
I do enjoy my trips here to find out what goodies you've managed to find.
I would love to enter the vintage giveaway please.
Lisa x

Rebecca said...

Wow what a generous giveaway! I'd love to be entered for the crafty giveaway - I'll give you a mention on my blog! Becky :-)

Suzy's Vintage Attic said...

Happy anniversary! What an absolutely gorgeous giveaway! Please count me in, thank you
Take care
Isabelle x

bellaboo said...

I'd love a chance to enter for the vintage giveaway..please!
Congrats on your blogversary.Always love reading your blog.

Bellaboo :0)

Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms said...

OOh lovely. Yes please, count me in. Vintage. I'll mention your giveaway on my blog. xx

Jen Walshaw said...

How wonderful and kind of you, I would love to be in the craty giveaway

Josie-Mary said...

Happy blogversary :)
I'd love to join in ...crafty please :)

The Vintage Knitter said...

Annie, congratulations on both counts; its so thoughtful of you to offer two giveaways to celebrate. As for me, I would be more than happy with the 'Crafty' one.

VintageWantsNotNeeds said...

Is it really a year since you started, my goodness, count me in please. You have made it really hard to choose but I think that vintage has to win.
Debbie

Unknown said...

Happy Blog day and well done. My 1st year will be soon and so I may also follow your lead and do a giveaway but in the meantime please add me to your vintage giveaway list.
Beverley
www.beverleylovestosew.blogspot.com

Lululiz said...

Congratulations on reaching two wonderful milestones. I am so glad Purple Sparkle Craft sent me over here, such a lovely blog. It is very generous of you to offer TWO giveaways, wow, what to chose, what to chose......... I think it would have to be crafty......... or vintage...... nope, definitely crafty..... I think, ok, its down to blindfolded scrolling now, I can't decide. and the finger landed on.......... CRAFTY, please.

Tilly Rose said...

Hi hun!
Fab giveaways....I would love either...maybe the vintage one a little teeny weeny bit more??

Fingers crossed....
Karen x x x

Anonymous said...

What a lovely giveaway. I would like to go into the Kaffe Fasset draw please.

Sal said...

Hi there!
Well done !! It's always a pleasure to visit your blog and shop.
Please count me in...vintage please!
;-)

melanie said...

What a fabulous give away! You are so very generous. :) Please may I enter? Could I enter the vintage please? :) xxx

ted and bunny said...

oooooohhhhhhhhhh!!!
the vintage one the vintage one the vintage one....the brooch the brooch the BROOOOOOOOOCH!!!!
I'll hold my breath until the draw.................................oh no maybe I won't!!

I'll put a link up for you- but I hope NO-ONE else sees it :)))))))))))))
xx

vintage mum said...

Hi just found your blog so I hope you don't mind my entering such a lovely giveaway. I'll have to follow my name, vintage please.
Thank You
Cate x

ChristyinTexas said...

Greetings from Texas! I would love to win either drawing, but am leaning a little toward the vintage --- if Texas is not to far away.....I have enjoyed reading your blog so much. I am a complete Anglophile and love vintage, so it's is a double pleasure. Happy anniversary. Christy in Texas

Anonymous said...

What lovely giveaways - please may I join in the crafty option? Thanks so much xx

sharie said...

Happy blogaversary :-)

I'd love to be included in the vintage draw if possible.
many thanks and look forward to reading more of your posts.

ps My parents have the blue rabbit on your blog header. Its so sweet.

Thecraftytrundler said...

Congratulations Ann !!!! I'm finding it very hard to choose, they're both gorgeous!!
OK then, can I be entered for the Vintage please? Love them both, so will have to link to you in my next blog!!
Looking forward to the next fair, and can't wait to see what the posters will be like!! : )

Sharon xx

Kandi said...

Oh wow please can I join? I have only just found you via My Grannies Attic. Congrats on the followers! I am also in the midst of a 100 followers giveaway - some CK stuff in there too, please feel free to come and join:
http://kandipandi.blogspot.com/2010/06/100-followers-giveaway.html
Kandi x

Dawn said...

A lovely giveaway, and you have gained another follower!

VintageVicki said...

Firstly Happy Blogversary.

What a fab giveaway - am so torn between the 2 but Vintage slightly has the edge for me.

I shall be back to visit you again and have added myself to your follow list :)

Ticking stripes said...

Oh please include me too - Happy to be entered in either - both are so lovely!
Wend.

penelope10 said...

I would love to win the Vintage. I have such fond memories as a child living in England. Love your blog, and congratulations! Penny

Sarah said...

What a lovely giveaway - would love to enter please, probably the vintage if I was luck enough to win! Will add a link now.
x

Amy (Blighty Boutique) said...

Oooh, what a lovely selection you've put together. If I were to win I'd love the vintage. Happy blogiversary xxx

elegancemaison said...

Oo-er what lovely things. Glad to have found your blog via two others. I would like to entered into the Crafty Giveaway please. BUT your closing date does not exist! 30 days hath September, April June and November...you probably meant Wednesday 30th June?!

The Little Vintage Company said...

Happy Anniversary! I always enjoy reading your blog and always appreciate the kind comments you leave on mine! A whole years very impressive, I've been blogging for over a month and have found it completely addictive!! I would love to be entered into the Vintage Giveaway! Such beautiful goodies - will also put a link to your blog from mine!
Tamzin X

Funkymonkey said...

Two gorgeous giveaways. I'd love to win either but if I need to choose , then I choose vintage please. Happy Blogiversary.

Tracey

Unknown said...

Yes Please, I will post about your giveaway tomorrow! Happy anniversary! I would love vintage please xxx

Serenata said...

Happy Bloggiversary. You have a lovely blog and will be checking back often.

I would love to enter either of your giveaways please. Thank you so much.

Wasn't it a lovely weekend?!

TZel said...

Congrats! I like the vintage set best :)

Pennyblossoms said...

Congratulations on both of your milestones!
I would love to be included in the crafty giveaway, please.
Z xx

julie said...

Please could you enter me in the vintage giveaway, thank you, lots of timeless treasures! I love your blog x I look forward to reading your future posts lol x Julie

Delcie Wardrop said...

Happy blog anniversary! Please include me for the crafty give-away.

Anonymous said...

What a lovely idea.This is the first time I've seen your blog and I really like it. I'd lvoe a chance to win your crafty giveaway please.
BW